Boise State University District in Ada County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
St. Margaret's Hall
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, June 27, 2023
1. St. Margaret's Hall Marker
Boise State University's first campus was at St. Margaret's Hall, an Episcopal School that was converted to Boise Junior College in 1932. Located at 1st & Idaho, the building served as the BJC campus until 1940, and its cornerstones are now part of BSU's rich and proud history.
Erected by Boise State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 43° 36.287′ N, 116° 12.309′ W. Marker is in Boise, Idaho, in Ada County. It is in the Boise State University District. It can be reached from West Cesar Chavez Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2055 W Cesar Chavez Ln, Boise ID 83725, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Idaho’s Snake River Plain. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named St. Margarets Hall (here, next to this
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, June 27, 2023
2. St. Margaret's Hall Marker
Boise State University Digital Archives
3. St. Margaret's Hall cornerstone
From BSU Digital Archives: BJC faculty members make a sentimental visit to St. Margaret's Hall, the first home of Boise Junior College, shortly before its demolition in 1959. The stones above the cornerstone read "Class of 1932" (of St. Margaret's School) and "We Serve." From left to right: Lucille Fortner (behind the foliage), Mary Hershey, Eugene Chaffee, Elsie Buck, Camille Power Cramer, and Ada Hatch. The cornerstone now stands on the campus in front of the Business Building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
